Business Immigration Staff Attorney - New York, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, or Houston
HOUSTON, TXPosted 21 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Job overview
The Business Immigration Staff Attorney role at Seyfarth Shaw LLP involves handling complex immigration cases and supporting Fortune 500 clients within the Global Immigration & Mobility group across multiple office locations.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will evaluate eligibility for immigration benefits, draft and review petitions, manage client relationships and paralegal teams, explain immigration concepts, supervise case handlers, and manage projects under tight deadlines.
Compensation and benefits
The role offers a salary range of $130,000 to $160,000 with merit increases and bonuses, plus comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Experience and skills
Candidates need at least 2 years of business immigration experience, strong multitasking, communication, organizational skills, legal licensure, and proficiency with technology platforms.
Career development
Seyfarth provides mentoring, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University training, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning opportunities for professional growth.
Work environment and culture
The firm emphasizes a friendly, professional environment with state-of-the-art technology and investment in employee development.
Company information
Seyfarth Shaw LLP is a large law firm with over 900 lawyers in 18 offices, offering advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services globally.
Team overview
The attorney will join the nationally recognized Global Immigration & Mobility group, collaborating with senior attorneys and managing paralegal teams.
Job location and travel
The position is available in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, or Houston with specific office addresses provided.
Application process
Applicants must submit their own applications directly to Seyfarth Shaw LLP; applications through search firms are not accepted.
Unique job features
The role involves working on groundbreaking immigration cases for high-profile clients in a technologically advanced, high-volume environment.
Company overview
Seyfarth Shaw LLP is a prominent law firm specializing in labor and employment, real estate, corporate, and litigation services. They generate revenue through legal consultation, representation, and advisory services for a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 1945, Seyfarth Shaw has grown to become a global firm with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia, known for its innovative approach to legal service delivery and commitment to client satisfaction.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight at least 2 years of business immigration experience, emphasizing your ability to handle non-immigrant and immigrant petitions such as H-1B, L-1, and TN, as well as complex RFEs and PERM Labor Certification audit responses.
Showcase your skills in managing client relationships, supervising paralegals or case handlers, and working efficiently in a high-volume, technologically advanced environment, as these are key aspects of the role at Seyfarth Shaw LLP.
Apply through multiple channels including Seyfarth Shaw LLP's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application's visibility and increase your chances of being noticed for this position.
Connect with current members of Seyfarth Shaw’s Global Immigration & Mobility group on LinkedIn; when reaching out, use ice breakers like commenting on recent Seyfarth immigration initiatives or asking about their experience working on high-profile immigration cases to start a meaningful conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'business immigration,' 'H-1B,' 'L-1,' 'PERM Labor Certification,' 'client relationship management,' and 'immigration petitions' to ensure your resume passes initial screening filters.
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